King’s Day is just around the corner and this is reason for a party for many Utrecht residents. The royal family is celebrating the king’s birthday this year in Emmen, but of course there are events in all Dutch cities to celebrate the king’s birthday. There are plenty of parties organized in Utrecht. Below an overview
Dutchkings
Where: Vredenburgplein
When: April 26 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday April 27 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: free
Fancy a Dutch party? Come to Vredenburgplein for an amazing free party with Dutch hits. Warm up your vocal cords for this event full of Dutch sing-alongs and long polonaises! During King’s Night you must be at least 18 years old for this event, during King’s Day Vredenburgplein is open to all ages.
Free market
Where: in different places
When: April 26, 6:00 PM to April 27, 6:00 PM
Price: free
Are there still things in the attic that haven’t been looked at in years? The free market in Utrecht starts on Friday, April 26 at 6 p.m. Until Saturday 6 p.m., various places in the city will again be littered with rugs with toys, games, CDs, LPs, clothing, kitchen appliances, irons, books and much more. There are also several children’s free markets in the city. There are 3 places reserved for dress sales by children. These are Lepelenburg Park, the Miffy Square and the Van Asch van Wijckskade. Various children’s activities are also organized in the neighborhoods. Anyone can participate and you do not have to register.
Neude goes 80’s – 90’s – 00’s
Where: Neude
When: April 26 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday April 27 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Price: free
This King’s Night and Day you can once again go to a fantastic party on the Neude with various DJs. Here you can party for hours with all the hits from the ’80s, ’90s and ’00s. Who are you coming to dance with? Put on your orange clothes and show off your best dance moves!
Thunder Orange
Where: Janskerkhof
When: April 26 from 6:00 PM to 1:00 AM, April 27 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Price: free
Want to dance for a while? Ready for a snack or drink? You’ve come to the right place at Donders Oranje. Here you will find all kinds of tasty treats at one of the food trucks present. And you don’t have to worry about a dry throat, drinks are also available here! A nice place to recharge for the next round of dances.
Maximalia Festival
Where: Janskerkhof
When: April 26 from 6:00 PM to 12:45 AM and April 27 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Price:
The Maximalia Festival is a big party on the café side of the Janskerkhof during King’s Night and Day. The Janskerkhof is transformed into one big orange paradise. Let yourself go to the best hits from the best DJs. In your most beautiful orange outfit of course! Fuser, Pepe M, Polcussion, Myrthe on Violin, Rave van Fortuin and Jachie, among others, are ready to make it an orange party!
Ping Pong Club
Where: Ping Pong Club
When: April 27, noon to 11 p.m
Price: free
Music, terrace, tasty drinks, what more could you want? Celebrate King’s Day at the Ping Pong Club! It is free to enter and the party takes place both on the terrace and inside. It’s going to be busy, so be on time!
